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Necessary accessories? (geddit.social)

submitted 1 year ago by sparklecherryz@geddit.social to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz

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I'm getting a 64gb steam deck probably next month. It will be used as a portable console and a desktop PC for work (desktop reliant websites). The most heavy game I'll play is Stray (no 1st person shooters, MMOs or huge open worlds) with an hour or two of play time a day.

I plan to get a 3rd party dock, a screen protector and a case. I will wait until around black friday for those.

Is it necessary to get a ssd? Or will the 128gb micro SD card I have will be okay for one downloaded game at a time?

Main issue is the heat. Will a case make the SD hotter? Will having a JSAUX backplate or a fan matter to keep the console cooler during playing? From what I've read, people say the backplates will still get heated after so many minutes of playing. The fans seems to put vaccume pressure on the actual fan and will cause it to stop working in the near future. I want to prioritize coolness before getting everything else.

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[–] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Most people have already addressed the fact that you'll need more SSD space and that other accessories aren't strictly required; but here's what I got:

Laptop 65W USB-C PD chargers off eBay (cost £18 each instead of £30 for a USB PD charger +£10 for a cable). Have a look at PD power banks as well if that's something of use to you.
A hoodie with a big pocket on the front. Perfect for carrying around the Deck in the pocket.
This 90° elbow connector from Ali Express to play while plugged in.
Deckmate for attaching anything you want to the Deck.
8bitDo makes for a perfect controller to use with the Deck (whichever flavour you like).
Whichever wired/wireless earphones you like
Any universal USB-C hub you like. People tend to be fixated on a dock. I personally don't see any reason for a Deck to be propped upright. A flat universal hub can be packed in a bag easier and used with your laptop too.
Back button enhancers.
I haven't needed to open up my Deck since I got the 512 version, but if I ever do open it I'll put in hall effect joysticks.
I already had an air mouse/keyboard lying around which I use to do quick tasks in desktop mode without having to connect it to my computer monitor. The Unified Remote Android app works well for this as well.
a lot of people have put skins and cases on theirs but I haven't. See if that's something you would like.
You could get a screen protector as well. I didn't since I got the 512 GB version.